The CEO’s Hidden Love Midnight Temptations and Deep Desires

"Is it because of Quincy?"

Karen went straight for the jugular.

She wasn't clueless, just straightforward. Lately, the only new addition to Everett's life seemed to be this woman! And even Jeffrey had mentioned her.

"It's not about her."

Dorothy preferred to keep her personal issues under wraps, not keen on airing her dirty laundry for the world to critique. She still hoped to find a way to mend things with Everett.

If their argument became public knowledge...

It might make reconciliation harder, with Everett too proud to make amends.

"Then what's it about? His mom passing away?"

"Yeah, he's just been in a bad mood, that's all. Give it some time, and he'll be fine. You don't need to worry about it."

"If I don't look after you, who will?" Karen's voice rose in pitch. "Dorothy, you're usually so vigilant! How come you become so naive when it comes to love? Men, especially someone like Everett, they don't just get upset for no reason! I think his mom's death is just an excuse, and it's actually all because of Quincy."

more experience in love than

had only ever been with

"Everett doesn't like Quincy."

and drive a wedge between you two." Karen grew more convinced as she spoke. "Wait and see, I'm going to

Don't ask Jeffrey. I don't want Everett to think we're making a big deal out

Karen's probing, she wouldn't have mentioned

to ask? Wait until Quincy steals

marry Everett! Now with one gone, who knows what the

considered

Everett grieving his mother's passing,

Karen's words sowed seeds

death was indeed a catalyst, and Dorothy's absence gave

a whiff of

she thought about it, the

Dorothy stopped herself midway.

No.